During this one of a kind camp, kids will learn, explore, and be inspired by STEM and chess topics all day long! Each day will consist of at least 2 hours of chess, 2 hours of engineering, and 2 hours of science/math experimentation taught by certified classroom teachers and our Elite Chess coaching staff. Students will be grouped by grade (Incoming 1st-3rd graders and Incoming 4th-6th graders). This year's special project will have students team up to completely design, build, and race cardboard boats. And by race, we mean they will actually be inside of their boats and paddle them on their own! Sign up soon as capacity for this camp is only 14 students per grade level group. Students must be incoming 1st-6th graders to attend. Chess/STEM Camp 1 - 6/19-6/23 (9am - 4pm) - $447 (Closed - Camp Has Reached Capacity) Chess/STEM Camp 2 - 7/24-7/28 (9am - 4pm) - $447 (Closed)

Our half-day combo camps are an amazing way for your kids to get high-level training in chess and another fantastic activity! We worked hard to partner with local experts in various fields to provide unique opportunities that we know your kids will enjoy. Each day will consist of 1.5 hours of chess and 1.5 hours of the combo activity. These one of a kind camps are geared for beginners to advanced students who are entering 1st - 8th grade (please email for grade exceptions). Chess and Archery Camp - $247 (Closed - Camp Has Reached Capacity) This incredible camp will be a combination of chess and archery. Students will learn the fundamental aspects of archery and shooting a bow. Chess will be taught by Jeff DiOrio and Archery will be taught by Tammi Colburn of Nock and Feather Kustom Archery in Aurora. Dates and Time: 6/5-6/9 (9am - noon) Location: Elite Chess Center Chess and Art Camp - $247 (Closed) This unique camp will be a combination of chess and using clay as a creative art form. Students will learn clay hand-building techniques and will get to design, form, and create functional pottery. Chess will be taught by Jeff DiOrio and Art will be taught by certified art teacher, Andrew Jensen. Dates and Time: 6/5-6/9 (1pm - 4pm) Location: Elite Chess Center Chess and Lego Robotics Camp - $247 (Closed - Camp Has Reached Capacity) This STEM based camp will be a combination of chess and Lego Robotics. Students will focus on design, creation, and programming of Lego Robots. Chess will be taught by Jeff DiOrio and Lego Robotics will be taught by the instructors at Chasewood Learning. Dates and Time: 6/26-6/30 (1pm - 4pm) Location: Elite Chess Center Chess and Martial Arts Camp - $247 (Closed) This exciting and useful camp will be a combination of chess and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Students will learn and practice the fundamentals of self-defense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Chess will be taught by Jeff DiOrio and Jiu-Jitsu will be taught by the instructors at B1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dates and Time: 7/10-7/14 (9am - noon) Location: Elite Chess Center Chess and Baseball Camp - $247 (Closed) This one of a kind camp will be a combination of chess and baseball. Students will focus on fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and pitching. Chess will be taught by Jeff DiOrio and baseball will be taught by the Head Baseball Coach at Geneva High School, Brad Wendell. Dates and Time: 7/10-7/14 (1pm - 4pm) Location: Elite Chess Center

All camps focus on specific chess strategies that will lead to better understanding of the intricacies of the game and therefore more success. The culmination of each camp is an exciting chess tournament where prizes will be awarded the top 3 finishers. Let's take your kids chess skills to the next level! Camps are geared towards students entering 1st-12th grade (please email for grade exceptions). Intermediate/Knight/Bishop Camps - $167 Register Int Camp 1 - 6/5-6/9 (10am - 12pm) - Sacrifice to Win (Closed) Int Camp 2 - 6/26-6/30 (10am - 12pm) - Bughouse Strategies (Closed) Int Camp 3 - 6/26-6/30 (1pm - 3pm) - Critical Chess Imbalances (Closed - Camp Has Reached Capacity) Int Camp 4 - 7/10-7/14 (10am - 12pm) - Powerful Pawn Play (Closed) Advanced/Rook/Queen Camps - $167 Register A USCF playing strength of 900+, or completion of an Intermediate Camp, is a good benchmark for Advanced Level Camps. Adv Camp 1 - 6/5-6/9 (1pm - 3pm) - Invincible Endgames (Closed) Adv Camp 2 - 6/26-6/30 (10am - 12pm) - Crushing with Initiative (Closed - Camp Has Reached Capacity) Adv Camp 3 - 7/10-7/14 (1pm - 3pm) - Unstoppable Pressure (Closed)

These camps are for students who already play chess and want to improve their skills. Camps focus on specific chess strategies that will lead to better understanding of the intricacies of the game and therefore more success. The culmination of each camp is an exciting chess tournament where prizes will be awarded the top finishers. Let's take your kids chess skills to the next level! Camps are geared towards students entering 1st-12th grade (please email for grade exceptions). Intermediate/Knight/Bishop Camps - $127 Register Int Camp 1 - 6/5-6/9 (10am - 11:30am) - Sacrifice to Win (Closed) Int Camp 2 - 6/26-6/30 (10am - 11:30am) - Critical Chess Imbalances (Closed) Int Camp 3 - 7/10-7/14 (10am - 11:30am) - Powerful Pawn Play (Closed) Int Camp 4 - 7/24-7/28 (10am - 11:30am) - Bughouse Strategies (Closed) Advanced/Rook/Queen Camps - $127 Register A USCF playing strength of 900+, or completion of an Intermediate Camp, is a good benchmark for Advanced Level Camps. Adv Camp 1 - 6/5-6/9 (12:30pm - 2pm) - Invincible Endgames (Closed) Adv Camp 2 - 6/26-6/30 (12:30pm - 2pm) - Crushing with Initiative (Closed) Adv Camp 3 - 7/10-7/14 (12:30pm - 2pm) - Unstoppable Pressure (Closed)